The Pig and Queen opens in RVC

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The Pig and Queen, a new barbecue spot on Sunrise Highway, opened its doors officially on Nov. 22. The menu offers meat, meat and more meat sourced from a Minnesota farmer who, according to co-owner Pete Mangouranes, is “nuts” when it comes to ensuring the highest quality products.

“We’ve known Rockville Centre for years,” as a place for high-end eateries, according to Mangouranes. He and his business partners, Chris Panza and Paul and Anthony Oliva, looked for spots in other towns, but noticed a lack of barbecue places in Rockville Centre.

“We’re smoking everything daily,” said Mangouranes about their preparation process. His philosophy is the meat should speak for itself. “Our rub is just salt and pepper,” he added. “If you have good product you don’t need to do too much with it.”